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    87 Bayliner with 72' johnson, will tach work?

    I have an 87 Bayliner 17 ft. that someone put a 72 65HP Johnson with electric drive on. Can I use the tach that is on the dash and if so how would I connect it? The speed indicator works but I am aware that it is different. None of the other gauges are hooked up. Has a fuel gauge, but is...
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    72' Johnson 65 Shorted ignition switch

    I have a 1972 Johnson 65HP with an Evinrude control, selectric. I was having a problem with the automatic choke and thought I needed to clean the contacts on the switch. While I was there I decided to clean the contacts on the ignition switch as well.(by contacts I mean where the wires are...
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    Idle on 1972 65HP Johnson

    Wasn't sure if I should start another thread or continue on my other. I have a 72 65 HP Johnson hydro-electric drive with push buttons. I finally got it running great on all 3 cylinders. It idles fine. When I took it to the lake I had difficulty with idle when in gear. Gave it full throttle...
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    65 HP Johnson Stator, Rectifier

    Is there a difference in a mechanical or electric shift for a stator and rectifier? I believe I need both, will check using another post, in AM. Saw a used one that is listed from a mechanical shift mine is electric. Think mine is a 1972 or 73, 3 buttons for elec shift. The one for sale is...
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    Plugs 65 HP Johnson, 1972

    Just purchased Johnson 65 HP all indications are it is a 1972 - 1973. No numbers to properly identify it. When I look it up on the Johnson parts site it shows a Champion UL77V. The plugs that were in it are QL77JC4. When I bought new plugs I bought the ones that were in it. QL77JC4. There...
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